Garelochhead weather in August (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

How does the August weather in Garelochhead compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Garelochhead includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of the summer season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 18°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 11°C.

Precipitation

Garelochhead in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 155 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 145 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Garelochhead climate page with graphs.

 

Garelochhead, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 155 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 145 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Garelochhead, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

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